Designing Profiles
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The implementation of a profile is not very difficult, but it is often hard to decide what settings best suit your needs. The profiles you use will directly affect the playback experience of your users.
The following sections discuss the factors involved in designing profiles.
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Selecting Profile Features | Discusses the various profile features and when to use them. |
| Choosing an Encoding Method | Discusses the encoding methods available using the Windows Media Audio and Video codecs, and when to use them. |
| Selecting Bit Rates | Discusses the process of selecting the right bit rates for the streams in your profile. |
| Working with Device Conformance Templates | Discusses the new device conformance templates, and how to use them to tailor content for your target audience. |
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